Senior Manager, Materials Development (Apparel)

As Senior Manager, Materials Development (Apparel), you will play a key role in the end-to-end development and availability of innovative apparel materials that support strategic design and marketing direction. You will lead material-related collaboration across Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Sustainability, Advanced Creation, suppliers, and other global partners.

What You Will Do

You will serve as a key contact and consultant for apparel material topics, lead the material selection process, drive consolidation and material sharing opportunities, and guide material decisions from development through commercialization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is strategically important in advancing material innovation, consolidation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization. You will represent Materials Development in cross-functional initiatives, strengthen global processes and systems, and provide guidance and mentorship to developing team members.

Requirements

• College or university degree in engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, textile engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in material development or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of product creation and material development processes, with the ability to identify material-related issues and recommend viable alternatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced product creation environment.
• Experience leading projects, process improvements, or organizational change across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to make informed material and supplier decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant material database, administration, and reporting tools.
• English language proficiency required.
• Ability to travel for business as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support programs.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental employee paid options.
• 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match or applicable adidas contributions.
• Education assistance for eligible full time employees.
• Paid parental and other eligible leave programs.
• Flexible Time Off accrued at 0.4388 hours per day for employees with less than five years of service, increasing with tenure.
• Twelve Company-Designated paid holidays, including a Floating Holiday, plus milestone Service Time Off for eligible employees.
• Employee product discounts and access to wellness and Employee Assistance programs.